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parrish

12-23-2009 @ 8:14 PM

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thanks...I have a bin of old Ford washers and I'll give your method a try.

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12-23-2009 @ 6:33 PM

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parrish, the tank usually comes with some large washers like fender washers. If you don't have them go to the hardware store and get three of them along with three 3/8 SAE bolts of the correct length and three nylon lock nuts. I feed the bolts and the washers through the top of the tank and put the nuts on the bottom. It's a little tough to get the bolts in from the top, but it can be done.

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12-23-2009 @ 8:46 AM

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hmmm...thinking this one over...don't I need to adhere the cage nuts to the flange top like the original or is there a more straightforward solution?

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12-22-2009 @ 8:49 PM

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parrish, I use the nylon lock nuts on the tank mounting bolts.

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12-22-2009 @ 2:20 PM

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poly tank arrived. Any suggestions on best castle nut solution? Original tank had permanent castle nuts attached to the flange. This poly tank has one thru-flange hole and two open holes (at the correct original location)...

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parrish

12-08-2009 @ 2:37 PM

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thanks guys, Boo Boo is heading over to Yogi's

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12-07-2009 @ 6:56 PM

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Parrish, the plastic tank is easy to install. I've installed two 40's , a 35 and a 46. As others have said you will need to use the sending unit that Yogi's has for the Fords. Your old unit is too short and has a different bolt pattern.You will also need to run a ground wire from the sender to the frame.
I prefer the poly tank due to the fact it will withstand any type of fuel(all your new cars have poly tanks) and the fact it is much safer in the event of a rear end crash. Follow the instructions that come with the tank and you will be fime.

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12-07-2009 @ 8:18 AM

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I have a tank from Yogi's in my '47. It is a good piece, and I had only one issue in getting it installed. The stock tank has a dent in the forward side that wasn't cast into the plastic tank, and it took some jockeying to get it in place. Be sure that the cage nuts that hold the tank are in good condition before you start the installation, because once the tank is in place, they can't be reached. My tank has an outboard vent that fits up into the fender well. I also used a "universal" gauge sender because the original arm was too short. Be sure to install a ground wire to the body of the sender in any plastic tank. It is cast with a hole in the center to form a baffle, and has given no trouble since I put it in years ago. I'm not surprised that Drake can't deliver. Around here, we call him "Backorder Bob".

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12-07-2009 @ 7:54 AM

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thanks guys...I looked at Yogi's web site and the poly tank for $193 seems good. TRJFORD8: you've installed them before? Mine is a 39...any install issues you can think of? Side to side flange dimensions would be one concern. Anyway, I'll call them and ask...

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12-06-2009 @ 7:18 PM

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I was doing the same thing...waiting for a tank from Drake in Feb. C&G was able to get one for me. Check with C&G, they may be able to help.

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